1. You normally cannot change name in the old certificates which bear your old name. A copy of the gazette reflecting your name change can be handed over with the old certificate.

2. In case you changed your name using gazette and now want to revert to your old name, a gazette publication will be required.

3. The procedure for name change above is from what is practised in Maharashtra. Different regions may have certain additional requirements like affidavits, etc. Check with the government press for more information.

4. After name change, to change the name in passport, a copy of the gazette publication will be required. Check with the passport office for any additional documents to be submitted.

5. For error in the spelling of your name appearing in the certificates, gazette notification is not required.

PS: Though care has been taken regarding the phone numbers and email id’s, they may be wrong in some of the cases. Do let me know about it. Also some of the firms may not have vacancy even though they have been mentioned here.